Maggie Beer’s Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 22

Maggie Beer's Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry - The Perfect Base for Your Sweet and Savoury Creations

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	250 g flour
	200 g unsalted butter , very cold
	125 ml sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

442

Sugar

Fat

43g

A perfect pastry crust is the foundation of any great dish. Maggie Beer's Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry is a go-to option for both sweet and savoury creations. The tartness of the sour cream complements the buttery goodness of the pastry, and the resulting dough is incredibly easy to work with. This recipe is widely used in many kitchens as it produces a pastry that is light, flaky, and melts in your mouth. Whether you are topping your quiches, tarts, or pies, this recipe is a guaranteed success.

Instructions

1.	Sift the flour into a bowl and place it in the fridge to chill.
2.	Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add them to the flour.
3.	Using your fingertips, rub the butter and flour together until they resemble fine breadcrumbs.
4.	Stir in the sour cream using a fork until the dough comes together.
5.	Knead the dough briefly until it is smooth, then cover it with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

PROS

Maggie Beer’s Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry is perfect for both savoury and sweet dishes and is incredibly easy to make.

The high fat content in the butter makes this pastry flaky and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

CONS

This pastry is not a healthy option due to its high-fat content.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Maggie Beer’s Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry may not be the healthiest option, it does contain some nutrients.
The sour cream provides a source of calcium and vitamin D, while the butter contains vitamins A and K2.